The candles flickered.
Su Liang looked serious, "Great God, shall we get married?"
Gu Ling didn't see any affection or shyness in Su Liang's eyes, just her typical businesslike manner.
This made the wave of emotion that had just surged in Gu Ling's heart quickly recede. He was well aware that this was yet another marriage proposal with ulterior motives.
Therefore, Gu Ling asked calmly, "Why?" instead of asking whether Su Liang had developed feelings for him.
Su Liang then explained that after Xing Yuyan was honored and about to marry into Liang Country, the old lady Xing gave her some advice that she found sensible.
"The emperor and the crown prince's cunning strategies should not be underestimated. I know very well what their trust in me is based on, but this trust is unreliable," Su Liang sighed slightly.